1. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
   {in millions}
$1,680
$1,309
$975
$698
$465
    
          { i n m i l l i o n s }
$102
$68
$55
$42
$26
    
             { a t f i s c a l y e a r e n d }
2,498
{total}
363
1,886
{total}
1,412 198 2,135
{total}
1,015 111 1,688
{total}
677
1,301
77
{total}
938
49 938
628
    
COMPANY-OWNED STORES
LICENSED STORES
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STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

2. BUSINESS
Starbucks Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively “Starbucks” or the “Company”) purchases
and roasts high quality whole bean coffees and sells them, along with fresh, rich-brewed coffees,
Italian-style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections, coffee-related accessories
and equipment and a line of premium teas, primarily through its Company-operated retail stores.
In addition to sales through its Company-operated retail stores, Starbucks sells coffee and tea
products through other channels of distribution (collectively, “specialty operations”). Starbucks,
through its joint venture partnerships, also produces and sells bottled Frappuccino® coffee drink
and a line of premium ice creams. The Company’s objective is to establish Starbucks as the
most recognized and respected brand in the world. To achieve this goal, the Company plans to
continue to rapidly expand its retail operations, grow its specialty operations and selectively pursue
other opportunities to leverage the Starbucks brand through the introduction of new products and
the development of new distribution channels.
The Company’s retail goal is to become the leading retailer and brand of coffee in each of its
target markets by selling the finest quality coffee and related products and by providing superior
customer service, thereby building a high degree of customer loyalty. Starbucks strategy for
expanding its retail business is to increase its market share in existing markets and to open stores
in new markets where the opportunity exists to become the leading specialty coffee retailer. As of
October 3, 1999, the Company had 2,135 Company-operated stores in 34 states, the District
of Columbia, five Canadian provinces and the United Kingdom. Company-operated retail stores
accounted for approximately 85% of net revenues during the fiscal year ended October 3, 1999.
Starbucks specialty operations strive to develop the Starbucks brand outside the Company-
operated retail store environment through a number of channels. Starbucks strategy for
expanding its specialty operations is to reach customers where they work, travel, shop and dine by
establishing relationships with prominent third parties who share Starbucks values and
commitment to quality. These relationships take various forms, including domestic wholesale
accounts, domestic retail store licensing agreements, grocery channel licensing agreements,
domestic joint ventures and international licensing agreements. Starbucks specialty operations also
include direct-to-consumer marketing channels. In certain licensing situations, the licensee
is a joint venture in which Starbucks has an equity ownership interest. During fiscal 1999,
specialty revenues accounted for approximately 15% of the Company’s net revenues.
.   STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

3. S E L E C T E D F I N A N C I A L D ATA
In thousands, except earnings per share and store operating data
The following selected financial data have been derived from the consolidated financial statements
of the Company. The data set forth below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Company’s
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
 ,   ,   ,   ,   , 
As of and for the
fiscal year ended (1) (53 Wks) (52 Wks) (52 Wks) (52 Wks) (52 Wks)
   
Net revenues
Retail $ 1,423,389 $ 1,102,574 $ 836,291 $ 601,458 $ 402,655
Specialty(2) 256,756 206,128 139,098 96,414 62,558
Total net revenues 1,680,145 1,308,702 975,389 697,872 465,213
Merger expenses(3) – 8,930 – – –
Operating income 156,711 109,216 86,199 56,575 40,116
Gain on sale of investment(4) – – – 9,218 –
Net earnings $ 101,693 $ 68,372 $ 55,211 $ 41,710 $ 26,102
Net earnings per common
share – diluted(5) $ 0.54 $ 0.37 $ 0.33 $ 0.27 $ 0.18
Cash dividends per share – – – – –
  
Working capital $ 134,903 $ 157,805 $ 172,079 $ 239,365 $ 134,304
Total assets 1,252,514 992,755 857,152 729,227 468,178
Long-term debt
(including current portion) 9,057 1,803 168,832 167,980 81,773
Shareholders’ equity 961,013 794,297 533,710 454,050 312,231
  
Percentage change
in comparable store sales(6) 6% 5% 5% 7% 9%
Stores open at year-end
Continental North America
Company-operated stores 2,038 1,622 1,270 929 627
Licensed stores 179 133 94 75 49
International
Company-operated stores –
United Kingdom 97 66 31 9 1
Licensed stores 184 65 17 2 –
Total stores 2,498 1,886 1,412 1,015 677
(1) The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to September 30. Fiscal year 1999 included 53 weeks and
fiscal years 1995 to 1998 each included 52 weeks.
(2) Specialty revenues include product sales to and royalties and fees from the Company’s licensees.
(3) Merger expenses relate to the business combination with Seattle Coffee Holdings Limited in fiscal 1998.
(4) Gain on sale of investment relates to the sale of Noah’s New York Bagels, Inc. stock in fiscal 1996.
(5) Earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period plus
common stock equivalents consisting of certain shares subject to stock options. In addition, the presentation of
diluted earnings per share assumes conversion of the Company’s formerly outstanding convertible subordinated
debentures using the “if converted” method when such securities were dilutive, with net income adjusted for
the after-tax interest expense and amortization applicable to these debentures. Earnings per share data for
fiscal years 1995 through 1998 have been restated to reflect the two-for-one stock splits in fiscal 1999 and 1996.
(6) Includes only Company-operated stores open 13 months or longer.
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STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

4. C A U T I O N A RY S TAT E M E N T P U R S U A N T T O T H E P R I VAT E
S E C U R I T I E S L I T I G AT I O N R E F O R M A C T O F 1 9 9 5
Certain statements set forth in this Annual Report, including anticipated store openings, planned
capital expenditures and trends in or expectations regarding the Company’s operations, specifically
including the effect of problems associated with the Year 2000, constitute “forward-looking
statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
statements are based on currently available operating, financial and competitive information and
are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Actual future results and trends may differ
materially depending on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, coffee and other raw
materials prices and availability, successful execution of internal performance and expansion plans,
the impact of competition, the effect of legal proceedings and other risks detailed herein and in
the Company’s annual and quarterly filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
M A N A G E M E N T ’ S D I S C U S S I O N A N D A N A LY S I S O F F I N A N C I A L
C O N D I T I O N A N D R E S U LT S O F O P E R AT I O N S

Starbucks presently derives approximately 85% of net revenues from its Company-operated
retail stores. The remaining 15% of net revenues is derived from the Company’s specialty
operations, which include sales to wholesale accounts and licensees, royalty and license fee income
and sales through its direct-to-consumer business and its on-line store at www.starbucks.com.The
Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to September 30. Fiscal year 1999 had 53 weeks,
and fiscal years 1998 and 1997 each had 52 weeks.The fiscal year ending on October 1, 2000, will
include 52 weeks.
The Company’s net revenues increased from $1.3 billion in fiscal 1998 to $1.7 billion in fiscal
1999, due primarily to the Company’s store expansion program and comparable store sales
increases. Comparable store sales increased by 6%, 5% and 5% in fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. As part of its expansion strategy of clustering stores in existing markets, Starbucks
has experienced a certain level of cannibalization of existing stores by new stores as store
concentration has increased. However, management believes such cannibalization has been
justified by the incremental sales and return on new store investments. This cannibalization, as
well as increased competition and other factors, may continue to put downward pressure on the
Company’s comparable store sales growth in future periods.
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship to total net revenues, unless otherwise
indicated, of certain items included in the Company’s consolidated statements of earnings:
 ,   ,   , 
Fiscal year ended
(53 Wks) (52 Wks) (52 Wks)
   
Net revenues
Retail 84.7 % 84.2 % 85.7 %
Specialty 15.3 15.8 14.3
Total net revenues 100.0 100.0 100.0
Cost of sales and related occupancy costs 44.1 44.2 44.8
Gross margin 55.9 55.8 55.2
Store operating expenses(1) 38.2 38.0 37.6
Other operating expenses(2) 20.0 21.1 20.3
Depreciation and amortization 5.8 5.5 5.4
General and administrative expenses 5.3 5.9 5.9
Merger expenses 0.0 0.7 0.0
Operating income 9.3 8.3 8.8
Interest and other income 0.5 0.7 1.3
Interest and other expense (0.0) (0.1) (0.7)
Earnings before income taxes 9.8 8.9 9.4
Income taxes 3.7 3.7 3.7
Net earnings 6.1 % 5.2 % 5.7 %
(1) Shown as a percentage of retail revenues.
(2) Shown as a percentage of specialty revenues.
.   STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

5. B U S I N E S S C O M B I N AT I O N S
During the second quarter of fiscal 1999, Starbucks acquired the net assets of Tazo, L.L.C.
(“Tazo”), a Portland, Oregon-based tea company that produces premium tea products, and Pasqua
Inc. (“Pasqua”), a San Francisco, California-based roaster and retailer of specialty coffee. Both of
these acquisitions were accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The results of
operations for Tazo and Pasqua are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements
from the dates of acquisition. During the third quarter of fiscal 1998, Starbucks acquired the
United Kingdom-based Seattle Coffee Holdings Limited (“Seattle Coffee Company”) in a pooling-
of-interests transaction (the “Transaction”). In conjunction with the Transaction, Starbucks recorded
pre-tax charges of $8.9 million in direct merger costs and $6.6 million in other charges
associated with the integration of Seattle Coffee Company. The historical financial statements
for the periods prior to the Transaction were restated as though the companies had always
been combined.
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R E S U LT S O F O P E R AT I O N S
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Net revenues increased 28% to $1.7 billion for fiscal 1999, compared to $1.3 billion for fiscal
1998. Retail sales increased 29% to $1.4 billion from $1.1 billion.The increase in retail sales was
due to the addition of new Company-operated stores, comparable store sales growth of 6%
and sales for the 53rd week of the fiscal year. Comparable store sales percentages have been
calculated excluding the 53rd week of fiscal 1999.The increase in comparable store sales resulted
from a 5% increase in the number of transactions and a 1% increase in the average dollar value per
transaction. During fiscal 1999, the Company opened 424 stores in continental North America
and 36 stores in the United Kingdom. As of fiscal year-end, there were 2,038 Company-operated
stores in continental North America and 97 in the United Kingdom. During fiscal 2000, the
Company expects to open at least 350 Company-operated stores in North America and 50 in the
United Kingdom.
Specialty revenues increased 25% to $257 million for fiscal 1999 from $206 million for fiscal 1998.
The increase was driven primarily by higher sales to licensees and joint ventures and business dining
customers. Licensees (including those in which the Company is a joint venture partner) opened
44 stores in continental North America and 121 stores in international markets.The Company ended
the year with 179 licensed stores in continental North America and 184 licensed stores in
international markets. During fiscal 2000, the Company expects to open at least 200 licensed stores.
        
Gross margin increased to 55.9% for fiscal 1999 from 55.8% in fiscal 1998. The positive impact
on gross margin of lower green coffee costs was partially offset by lower gross margins associated
with a change in the Company’s strategy for the grocery channel. In late fiscal 1998, the Company
signed a long-term licensing agreement with Kraft Foods, Inc. (“Kraft”) to handle the U.S.
distribution, marketing and advertising for Starbucks whole bean and ground coffee in grocery,
warehouse club and mass merchandise stores.The transition to Kraft occurred in the first quarter
of fiscal 1999.
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STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

6. 
Store operating expenses as a percentage of retail sales increased to 38.2% for fiscal 1999 from
37.5% for fiscal 1998, excluding costs associated with the Transaction.This was due primarily to
higher payroll-related expenditures resulting from both an increase in average hourly wage rates
and a continuing shift in sales to handcrafted beverages, which are more labor intensive. Including
the Transaction costs, store operating expenses for fiscal 1998 were 38.0% of retail sales.
Other operating expenses (expenses associated with all operations other than Company-owned
retail stores, including the Company’s share of joint venture profits and losses) were 20.0% of
specialty revenues during fiscal 1999, compared to 21.1% for fiscal 1998. This decrease was
attributable to lower operating expenses associated with the grocery channel after the transition
to Kraft, partially offset by higher payroll expense supporting other channels.
Depreciation and amortization was 5.8% of net revenues, up from 5.5% of net revenues for fiscal
1998, primarily due to depreciation on new information systems put into service in late fiscal
1998 and during fiscal 1999. General and administrative expenses were 5.3% of net revenues
during fiscal 1999 compared to 5.9% for fiscal 1998, primarily due to proportionately lower
payroll-related expenses.
        
The Company’s effective tax rate for fiscal 1999 was 38.0% compared to 41.2% for fiscal 1998.
The effective tax rate in fiscal 1998 was impacted by non-deductible losses of Seattle Coffee
Company prior to the Transaction. Fiscal 1998’s rate was also affected by Transaction-related costs.
Management expects the effective tax rate to be approximately 38% during fiscal 2000.
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R E S U LT S O F O P E R AT I O N S

Net revenues increased 34% to $1.3 billion for fiscal 1998, compared to $975 million for fiscal
1997. Retail sales increased 32% to $1.1 billion from $836 million.The increase in retail sales was
due primarily to the addition of new Company-operated stores. In addition, comparable store
sales increased 5% for the 52 weeks ended September 27, 1998 compared to the same 52-week
period in fiscal 1997. Comparable store sales increases resulted from an increase in the number of
transactions combined with an increase in the average dollar value per transaction.The increase in
average dollar value per transaction was primarily due to the sales price increases effected during
fiscal 1997. During fiscal 1998, the Company opened 357 stores in continental North America and
37 stores in the United Kingdom. By fiscal year-end, there were 1,622 Company-operated stores
in continental North America and 66 in the United Kingdom.
Specialty revenues increased 48% to $206 million for fiscal 1998 from $139 million for fiscal
1997. The increase was due primarily to increased sales and license fees in the grocery category,
increased sales to the Company’s joint ventures and licensees and higher wholesale club sales.
The Company sells roasted coffee to its joint venture with Pepsi-Cola Company, a division of
PepsiCo, Inc. (the “North American Coffee Partnership”), for use in the manufacture of its bottled
Frappuccino® coffee drink. The Company also sells coffee extract to Dreyer’s Grand Ice
Cream, Inc. (“Dreyer’s”) for use in the manufacture of Starbucks branded ice creams sold by the
Company’s joint venture with Dreyer’s (the “Ice Cream Joint Venture”). Licensees (including those
in which the Company is a joint venture partner) opened 45 stores in continental North America
and 48 stores in international markets. The Company ended the year with 133 licensed stores in
continental North America and 65 licensed stores in international markets.
.   STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

7.         
Gross margin increased to 55.8% for fiscal 1998 compared to 55.2% for fiscal 1997.This increase
was primarily the result of prior year sales price increases partially offset by higher green coffee costs.
Store operating expenses as a percentage of retail sales increased to 38.0% for fiscal 1998 from
37.6% for fiscal 1997.This was due to integration costs associated with the Transaction. Excluding
these costs, store operating expenses for fiscal 1998 would have been 37.5% of retail sales.
Other operating expenses (expenses associated with the Company’s specialty operations, as well
as the Company’s share of joint venture profits and losses) increased to 21.1% of specialty
revenues for fiscal 1998 from 20.3% for fiscal 1997. The increase was attributable to higher
advertising expenses and higher payroll-related costs for the Company’s international and grocery
businesses, partially offset by improved results of both the North American Coffee Partnership and
the Ice Cream Joint Venture.
            
Merger expenses of $8.9 million consisted mainly of investment banking, legal and accounting fees.
                    
Interest and other income for fiscal 1998 was $8.5 million, compared to $12.4 million for fiscal
1997.The decrease was primarily due to lower average investment balances.
   
Interest and other expense for fiscal 1998 was $1.4 million compared to $7.3 million for fiscal
1997.The decrease was due to the conversion of the Company’s $165.0 million 41 Convertible
/4%
Subordinated Debentures to common stock during the first quarter of fiscal 1998.
        
The Company’s effective tax rate for fiscal 1998 was 41.2% compared to 39.5% in fiscal 1997.
The effective tax rate in both years was impacted by non-deductible losses of Seattle Coffee
Company prior to the Transaction. Fiscal 1998’s rate was also affected by Transaction-related costs.
Excluding the impact of Transaction-related costs, the effective tax rate for fiscal 1998 would have
been 38.3%.
L I Q U I D I T Y A N D C A P I TA L R E S O U R C E S
The Company ended fiscal 1999 with $117.8 million in total cash and short-term investments.
Working capital as of October 3, 1999, totaled $134.9 million compared to $157.8 million
at September 27, 1998. Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $35.2 million during fiscal 1999
to $66.4 million at October 3, 1999. This decrease was offset by an increase in short-term
investments of $29.5 million during the same period.
Cash provided by operating activities for fiscal 1999 totaled $210.6 million and resulted primarily
from net earnings before non-cash charges of $210.1 million.
Cash used by investing activities for fiscal 1999 totaled $336.3 million. This included capital
additions to property, plant and equipment of $261.8 million related to opening 460 new
Company-operated retail stores and remodeling certain existing stores, purchasing roasting and
packaging equipment for the Company’s roasting and distribution facilities, enhancing information
systems and expanding existing office space.The purchases of Pasqua and Tazo used $15.7 million.
During fiscal 1999, the Company made equity investments of $10.5 million in its international
joint ventures. The Company received $5.7 million in distributions from the North American
Coffee Partnership and $3.3 million in distributions from the Ice Cream Joint Venture. The
Company also used $28.3 million to make minority investments in Living.com, Inc. and Talk City,
Inc. The Company invested excess cash primarily in short-term, investment-grade marketable
debt securities. The net activity in the Company’s marketable securities portfolio during fiscal
1999 provided $34.1 million.
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STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

8. Cash provided by financing activities for fiscal 1999 totaled $90.5 million. This included $29.9
million of checks issued but not presented for payment, $52.4 million generated from the exer-
cise of employee stock options and the related income tax benefit available to the Company upon
exercise of such options and $9.4 million generated from the Company’s employee stock purchase
plan.As options granted under the Company’s stock option plans are exercised, the Company will
continue to receive proceeds and a tax deduction; however, neither the amounts nor the timing
thereof can be predicted.
Cash requirements for fiscal 2000, other than normal operating expenses, are expected to consist
primarily of capital expenditures related to the addition of new Company-operated retail stores.
The Company plans to open at least 400 Company-operated stores during fiscal 2000. The
Company also anticipates incurring additional expenditures for enhancing its production capacity
and information systems and remodeling certain existing stores.While there can be no assurance
that current expectations will be realized, management expects capital expenditures for fiscal
2000 to be approximately $300 million.
Management believes that existing cash and investments plus cash generated from operations
should be sufficient to finance capital requirements for its core businesses through fiscal 2000.
New joint ventures, other new business opportunities or store expansion rates substantially in
excess of that presently planned may require outside funding.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
The Year 2000 issue results from computer programs being written using two digits rather than
four to define the applicable year. Computer programs with time-sensitive software, at the
Company and elsewhere, may recognize a date using “00” as the year 1900 rather than the year
2000. This could result in a system failure or miscalculation causing disruptions of operations,
including, among other things, a temporary inability to produce and distribute products, process
transactions or engage in similar normal business activities. To address the Year 2000 issue and
its risks, the Company formed a cross-functional Task Force, headed by senior management, to
evaluate the risks and implement appropriate remediation and contingency plans.
The Company’s preparations for the Year 2000 have been divided into two categories, MIS-
supported systems and other systems and issues. “MIS-supported” systems are those telephone and
computer systems that are acquired, installed and maintained by the Company’s Management
Information Systems (“MIS”) department. These systems include all of the software applications
generally available on the Company’s computer network, as well as many applications used by
particular departments or in connection with specific functions (for example, payroll and general
accounting software). Single-user applications and a few specialized systems maintained by certain
departments within the Company are not considered MIS-supported systems.The Company’s MIS
department is primarily responsible for addressing Year 2000 compliance issues arising from all
MIS-supported systems, while the Year 2000 Task Force is primarily responsible for Year 2000
compliance issues arising from non-MIS-supported systems and from relationships with critical
product and service providers.
The majority of computer and telephony applications at Starbucks are relatively recent purchases
that are not expected to be affected by the Year 2000 problem. All of the MIS-supported systems
used at Starbucks have been identified and evaluated. Where necessary, the Company has
remediated such systems by installing system upgrades or rewriting code. As the suppliers of
telephone and computer systems or software to the Company have worked to address Year 2000
issues with their own products, several have uncovered new or additional problems relating to
their systems or software and have so notified the Company. In some cases, these new or additional
issues have necessitated additional remediation or testing of the Company’s systems. As part of
the remediation process, the Company’s MIS department has tested each critical system and
networked application.
To address issues arising from non-MIS-supported systems or embedded chips and to evaluate
the Company’s exposure to third parties’ failures to remediate their Year 2000 problems, the
.   STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

9. Company has identified the critical product and service suppliers for each of its business units and
departments. The Company has solicited information from these critical suppliers and others
about their remediation and contingency plans and their ability to meet the Company’s needs in
the Year 2000. By the end of fiscal 1999, the Company had received responses from
approximately 93% of these product and service suppliers, virtually all of which indicate that they
are actively addressing the Year 2000 issue. The Company has worked with these suppliers to
complete additional remediation steps and is working with all of its critical product and service
suppliers to develop appropriate contingency plans. The contingency plans include, among other
actions, purchasing additional inventory prior to the end of 1999, identifying alternate sources of
products and services and establishing alternate ways to accomplish critical business functions.The
Company has prepared contingency plans for each of its critical business units or departments and
conducted tests of certain critical non-MIS-supported systems. Despite these efforts, there can be
no guarantee that the other companies on which the Company relies will be prepared for the Year
2000 and that their Year 2000 problems will not have an adverse effect on the Company.
The Company presently believes that the most reasonably likely worst case scenario concerning
the Year 2000 is that certain critical product and service providers will not be Year 2000
compliant and will be unable to deliver products and services in a timely manner. The Company
believes that its geographically dispersed retail stores and large supplier base will significantly
mitigate any adverse impact from suppliers’ delays or failures, but that the Company remains
vulnerable to (i) delays in deliveries by a few suppliers who are the sole source of certain products
and services; (ii) disruption of the components of its distribution operations, including ports,
trucking and air freight services; and (iii) local or regional retail store shutdowns as a result of
problems with infrastructure such as power, water and sewer service. To support the Company’s
business, particularly the retail stores, in the event that any problems occur, the Company has
prepared a Year 2000 event room with backup generator power to monitor the rollover of the
Company’s systems to the new year and address any other Year 2000 issues.
The Company has spent approximately $1.4 million in direct costs for the Year 2000 compliance
project through the end of fiscal 1999 and expects to spend approximately $2.0 million for the
project. The total cost of all remediation efforts is management’s best estimate, which is based on
numerous assumptions about future events, including the continued availability of certain
resources, third party modification plans and other factors. There can be no guarantee that these
estimates will prove true and actual results could differ significantly from those projected.
C O F F E E P R I C E S , AVA I L A B I L I T Y A N D G E N E R A L R I S K C O N D I T I O N S
The supply and price of coffee are subject to significant volatility. Although most coffee trades in the
commodity market, coffee of the quality sought by the Company tends to trade on a negotiated basis
at a substantial premium above commodity coffee prices, depending upon the supply and demand at
the time of purchase. Supply and price can be affected by multiple factors in the producing countries,
including weather, political and economic conditions. In addition, green coffee prices have been
affected in the past, and may be affected in the future, by the actions of certain organizations and
associations that have historically attempted to influence commodity prices of green coffee through
agreements establishing export quotas or restricting coffee supplies worldwide. The Company’s
ability to raise sales prices in response to rising coffee prices may be limited, and the Company’s
profitability could be adversely affected if coffee prices were to rise substantially.
The Company enters into fixed-price purchase commitments in order to secure an adequate
supply of quality green coffee and bring greater certainty to the cost of sales in future periods.
As of October 3, 1999, the Company had approximately $84 million in fixed-price purchase
commitments which, together with existing inventory, is expected to provide an adequate supply
of green coffee for the majority of fiscal 2000. The Company believes, based on relationships
established with its suppliers in the past, that the risk of non-delivery on such purchase commit-
ments is remote.
.  
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

10. To further reduce its exposure to rising coffee costs, the Company may, from time to time, enter
into futures contracts to hedge price-to-be-established coffee purchase commitments.The specific
risks associated with these activities are described below in “Financial Risk Management.”
In addition to fluctuating coffee prices, management believes that the Company’s future results
of operations and earnings could be significantly impacted by other factors such as increased
competition within the specialty coffee industry, the Company’s ability to find optimal store
locations at favorable lease rates, increased costs associated with opening and operating retail
stores and the Company’s continued ability to hire, train and retain qualified personnel.
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company maintains investment portfolio holdings of various issuers, types and maturities.
These securities are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded on the balance sheet at fair
value with unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of accumulated other
comprehensive income. As of October 3, 1999, approximately 76% of the total portfolio was
invested in short-term marketable debt securities with maturities of less than one year. An
additional 15% was invested in long-term U.S. Government obligations with maturities of 12 to
18 months and the remaining 9% was invested in marketable equity securities.The Company does
not hedge its interest rate exposure.
The Company is subject to foreign currency exchange rate exposure, primarily related to its
foreign retail operations in Canada and the United Kingdom. Historically, this exposure has had a
minimal impact on the Company. At the present time, the Company does not hedge foreign
currency risk, but may do so in the future.
The Company may, from time to time, enter into futures contracts to hedge price-to-be-fixed
coffee purchase commitments with the objective of minimizing cost risk due to market fluctuations.
The Company does not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes. In accordance
with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 80, “Accounting for Futures
Contracts,” these futures contracts meet the hedge criteria and are accounted for as hedges.
Accordingly, gains and losses are deferred and recognized as adjustments to the carrying value of
coffee inventory when purchased and recognized in results of operations as coffee products are sold.
Gains and losses are calculated based on the difference between the cost basis and the market value
of the coffee contracts.The market risk related to coffee futures is substantially offset by changes
in the costs of coffee purchased.
S E A S O N A L I T Y A N D Q U A R T E R LY R E S U LT S
The Company’s business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Significant portions of the Company’s
net revenues and profits are realized during the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal year, which
includes the December holiday season. In addition, quarterly results are affected by the timing of
the opening of new stores, and the Company’s rapid growth may conceal the impact of other
seasonal influences. Because of the seasonality of the Company’s business, results for any quarter
are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year.
N E W A C C O U N T I N G S TA N D A R D S
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 133,
“Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities” This pronouncement will require
.
the Company to recognize derivatives on its balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair values
of derivatives that qualify as cash-flow hedges will be recognized in accumulated other
comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The Company is in the
process of evaluating the impact of this new accounting standard and does not expect that it will
have a significant effect on its results of operations.The FASB subsequently issued SFAS No. 137,
“Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – Deferral of the Effective Date
of FASB Statement No. 133” which postpones initial application until fiscal years beginning after
,
June 15, 2000.The Company expects to adopt SFAS No. 133 in fiscal 2001.
.   STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

11. C O N S O L I D AT E D B A L A N C E S H E E T S
In thousands, except share data
 ,   , 

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 66,419 $ 101,663
Short-term investments 51,367 21,874
Accounts receivable 47,646 50,972
Inventories 180,886 143,118
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 19,049 11,205
Deferred income taxes, net 21,133 8,448
Total current assets 386,500 337,280
Joint ventures and other investments 68,060 38,917
Property, plant and equipment, net 760,289 600,794
Deposits and other assets 23,474 15,685
Goodwill, net 14,191 79
Total $ 1,252,514 $ 992,755
  ’ 
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 56,108 $ 49,861
Checks drawn in excess of bank balances 64,211 33,634
Accrued compensation and related costs 43,872 35,941
Accrued occupancy costs 23,017 17,526
Accrued taxes 30,752 18,323
Other accrued expenses 33,637 24,190
Total current liabilities 251,597 179,475
Deferred income taxes, net 32,886 18,983
Long-term debt 7,018 –
Commitments and contingencies (notes 5, 9 and 13)
’ 
Common stock – Authorized, 300,000,000 shares;
issued and outstanding, 183,282,095 and
179,266,956 shares, respectively
(includes 848,550 common stock units in both years) 651,020 589,214
Retained earnings 313,939 212,246
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,946) (7,163)
Total shareholders’ equity 961,013 794,297
Total $ 1,252,514 $ 992,755
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
.  
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

12. C O N S O L I D AT E D S TAT E M E N T S O F E A R N I N G S
In thousands, except earnings per share
 ,   ,   , 
Fiscal year ended
Net revenues $ 1,680,145 $ 1,308,702 $ 975,389
Cost of sales and related occupancy costs 741,010 578,483 436,942
Gross margin 939,135 730,219 538,447
Store operating expenses 543,572 418,476 314,064
Other operating expenses 51,374 43,479 28,239
Depreciation and amortization 97,797 72,543 52,801
General and administrative expenses 89,681 77,575 57,144
Merger expenses – 8,930 –
Operating income 156,711 109,216 86,199
Interest and other income 8,678 8,515 12,393
Interest and other expense (1,363) (1,381) (7,282)
Earnings before income taxes 164,026 116,350 91,310
Income taxes 62,333 47,978 36,099
Net earnings $ 101,693 $ 68,372 $ 55,211
Net earnings per common share – basic $ 0.56 $ 0.39 $ 0.35
Net earnings per common share – diluted $ 0.54 $ 0.37 $ 0.33
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic 181,842 176,110 159,289
Diluted 188,531 183,771 180,317
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
.   STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

13. C O N S O L I D AT E D S TAT E M E N T S O F C A S H F L O W S
In thousands
 ,   ,   , 
Fiscal year ended
 
Net earnings $ 101,693 $ 68,372 $ 55,211
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 107,512 80,901 58,864
Provision for store remodels and losses on asset disposals 2,456 7,234 1,049
Conversion of compensatory options into common stock – 1,158 –
Deferred income taxes, net 794 2,125 5,490
Equity in (income) losses of investees (2,318) 14 2,760
Cash (used) provided by changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable 3,838 (19,790) (13,475)
Inventories (36,405) (23,496) (36,382)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (7,552) (2,497) (2,236)
Accounts payable 4,711 4,601 9,559
Accrued compensation and related costs 7,586 9,943 10,871
Accrued occupancy costs 5,517 5,342 4,208
Accrued taxes 12,429 7,173 3,850
Other accrued expenses 10,313 1,799 525
Net cash provided by operating activities 210,574 142,879 100,294
 
Purchase of investments (122,800) (51,354) (171,631)
Sale of investments 3,633 5,138 9,257
Maturity of investments 85,053 112,080 173,665
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired (15,662) – –
Investments in joint ventures and other investments (30,780) (12,418) (27,624)
Distributions from joint ventures 8,983 2,750 –
Additions to property, plant and equipment (261,781) (201,855) (174,363)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 3,927 – –
Additions to deposits and other assets (6,866) (3,184) (4,604)
Net cash used by investing activities (336,293) (148,843) (195,300)
 
Increase in cash provided by checks drawn in excess of bank balances 29,912 4,846 12,287
Proceeds from sale of common stock
under employee stock purchase plan 9,386 4,649 4,009
Exercise of stock options 33,799 20,755 13,629
Tax benefit from exercise of nonqualified stock options 18,621 9,332 9,626
Payments on long-term debt (1,189) (1,993) (1,566)
Net cash provided by financing activities 90,529 37,589 37,985
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (54) (88) (18)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (35,244) 31,537 (57,039)
   
Beginning of year 101,663 70,126 127,165
End of year $ 66,419 $ 101,663 $ 70,126
     
Cash paid during the year for
Interest $ 442 $ 4,130 $ 7,179
Income taxes 35,366 32,643 19,679
    
Liabilities assumed in conjunction with the acquisition
of land and building 7,746 – –
Net unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments 683 (595) (1,983)
Conversion of convertible debt into common stock,
net of unamortized issue costs and accrued interest – 162,036 –
Common stock tendered in settlement of stock
options exercised – 4,859 –
Equipment acquired under capital lease – – 2,434
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
.  
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

14. C O N S O L I D AT E D S TAT E M E N T S O F S H A R E H O L D E R S ’ E Q U I T Y
In thousands, except share data


   
    () 
Balance, September 30, 1996 157,422,976 $ 364,020 $ 88,663 $ 1,367 $ 454,050
Net earnings – – 55,211 – 55,211
Unrealized holding losses, net – – – (1,983) (1,983)
Translation adjustment – – – (832) (832)
Comprehensive income 52,396
Exercise of stock options,
including tax benefit of $9,626 2,763,830 23,255 – – 23,255
Sale of common stock 931,240 4,009 – – 4,009
Balance, September 28, 1997 161,118,046 391,284 143,874 (1,448) 533,710
Net earnings – – 68,372 – 68,372
Unrealized holding losses, net – – – (595) (595)
Translation adjustment – – – (5,120) (5,120)
Comprehensive income 62,657
Conversion of convertible debt
into common stock 14,194,054 162,036 – – 162,036
Common stock units issued
under deferred stock
plan, net of shares tendered 848,550 – – – –
Exercise of stock options,
including tax benefit of $9,332 2,834,528 31,245 – – 31,245
Sale of common stock 271,778 4,649 – – 4,649
Balance, September 27, 1998 179,266,956 589,214 212,246 (7,163) 794,297
Net earnings – – 101,693 – 101,693
Unrealized holding gains, net – – – 683 683
Translation adjustment – – – 2,534 2,534
Comprehensive income 104,910
Exercise of stock options,
including tax benefit of $18,621 3,522,908 52,420 – – 52,420
Sale of common stock 492,231 9,386 – – 9,386
Balance, October 3, 1999 183,282,095 $ 651,020 $ 313,939 $ (3,946) $ 961,013
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
.   STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

15. N O T E S T O C O N S O L I D AT E D F I N A N C I A L S TAT E M E N T S
Years ended October 3, 1999, September 27, 1998 and September 28, 1997
N O T E 1 : S U M M A RY O F S I G N I F I C A N T A C C O U N T I N G P O L I C I E S
                   
Starbucks Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively “Starbucks” or the “Company”) purchases
and roasts high quality whole bean coffees and sells them, along with fresh, rich-brewed coffees,
Italian-style espresso beverages, a variety of pastries and confections, coffee-related accessories and
equipment and a line of premium teas, primarily through its Company-operated retail stores.
In addition to sales through its Company-operated retail stores, Starbucks sells coffee and tea
products through other channels of distribution (collectively, “specialty operations”). Starbucks,
through its joint venture partnerships, also produces and sells bottled Frappuccino® coffee drink
and a line of premium ice creams. The Company’s objective is to establish Starbucks as the most
recognized and respected brand in the world.To achieve this goal, the Company plans to continue
to rapidly expand its retail operations, grow its specialty operations and selectively pursue other
opportunities to leverage the Starbucks brand through the introduction of new products and the
development of new distribution channels.
                   
The consolidated financial statements reflect the financial position and operating results
of Starbucks and its subsidiaries. Material intercompany transactions have been eliminated.
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures are accounted for under the equity method, as
the Company does not exercise control over the operating and financial policies of such
joint ventures.
 -
The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Sunday closest to September 30. The fiscal year ended
October 3, 1999, included 53 weeks. Fiscal years 1998 and 1997 each included 52 weeks.
                    
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
                   
The Company considers all highly liquid instruments with a maturity of three months or less at
the time of purchase to be cash equivalents.
            
The Company’s cash management system provides for the reimbursement of all major bank
disbursement accounts on a daily basis. Checks issued but not presented for payment to the bank
are reflected as “Checks drawn in excess of bank balances” in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements.

The Company’s investments consist primarily of investment-grade marketable debt and equity
securities, all of which are classified as available-for-sale and recorded at fair value. Unrealized hold-
ing gains and losses are recorded, net of any tax effect, as a separate component of accumulated
other comprehensive income.
.  
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

16.                            
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value because of the short-term
maturity of those instruments.The fair value of the Company’s investments in marketable debt and
equity securities is based upon the quoted market price on the last business day of the fiscal year
plus accrued interest, if any. The fair value and amortized cost of the Company’s investments
(short- and long-term) at October 3, 1999, were $56.4 million and $56.2 million, respectively.
The fair value and amortized cost of the Company’s investments at September 27, 1998, were
$21.9 million and $22.7 million, respectively. For further information on investments, see Note 4.
The carrying value of long-term debt approximates fair value.
         
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (primarily moving average cost) or market.
    ,                
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization.
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment, which includes amortization of assets under
capital leases, is provided on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives, generally
ranging from two to seven years for equipment and 40 years for buildings. Leasehold improvements
are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the related lease life, generally ten
years. The portion of depreciation expense related to production and distribution facilities
is included in “Cost of sales and related occupancy costs” in the accompanying consolidated
statements of earnings.
      
The excess purchase price paid over net assets of businesses acquired is amortized on a straight-
line basis over the period of expected benefit, which ranges from ten to twenty years.
  -           
When facts and circumstances indicate that the cost of long-lived assets may be impaired,
an evaluation of recoverability is performed by comparing the carrying value of the assets to
projected future cash flows. Upon indication that the carrying value of such assets may not be
recoverable, the Company recognizes an impairment loss by a charge against current operations.
                      
The Company may, from time to time, enter into futures contracts to hedge price-to-be-fixed
coffee purchase commitments with the objective of minimizing cost risk due to market fluctuations.
The Company does not hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes. In accordance
with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 80 “Accounting for Futures
Contracts,” these futures contracts meet the hedge criteria and are accounted for as hedges.
Accordingly, gains and losses are deferred and recognized as adjustments to the carrying value of
coffee inventory when purchased and recognized in results of operations as coffee products are sold.
Gains and losses are calculated based on the difference between the cost basis and the market value
of the coffee contracts.The market risk related to coffee futures is substantially offset by changes in
the costs of coffee purchased.The Company had no open futures contracts as of October 3, 1999,
or September 27, 1998.
        
The Company expenses costs of advertising the first time the advertising campaign takes place,
except for direct-response advertising, which is capitalized and amortized over its expected
period of future benefit, generally three to twelve months.
                   
Costs incurred in connection with the start-up and promotion of new store openings are expensed
as incurred.
.   STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

17.  
Certain of the Company’s lease agreements provide for scheduled rent increases during the lease
terms or for rental payments commencing at a date other than the date of initial occupancy.
Minimum rental expenses are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases.
                     
The Company’s international operations use their local currency as their functional currency.
Assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and income
and expense accounts at the average exchange rates during the year. Resulting translation
adjustments are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income.
        
The Company computes income taxes using the asset and liability method, under which deferred
income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and
the tax basis of the Company’s assets and liabilities.
       
On March 19, 1999, the Company effected a two-for-one stock split for its holders of record on
March 5, 1999. All applicable share and per-share data in these consolidated financial statements
have been restated to give effect to this stock split.
              
The computation of basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares
and common stock units outstanding during the period.The numbers of shares resulting from this
computation for fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997 were 181.8 million, 176.1 million and 159.3 million,
respectively.
The computation of diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of common stock
equivalents consisting of certain shares subject to stock options. The computation of diluted
earnings per share also assumes conversion of the Company’s formerly outstanding convertible
subordinated debentures using the “if converted” method when such securities were dilutive, with
net income adjusted for the after-tax interest expense and amortization applicable to these
debentures.The numbers of shares resulting from this computation for fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997
were 188.5 million, 183.8 million and 180.3 million, respectively. Options with exercise prices
greater than the average market price were not included in the computation of diluted earnings
per share.These options totaled 0.6 million, 0.3 million and 0.6 million for fiscal 1999, 1998 and
1997, respectively.
                     
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 133, “Accounting
for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.” This pronouncement will require the Company
to recognize derivatives on its balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair values of derivatives
that qualify as cash-flow hedges will be recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The Company is in the process of evaluating the
impact of this new accounting standard and does not expect that it will have a significant effect on
its results of operations.The FASB subsequently issued SFAS No. 137, “Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities – Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 133” ,
which postpones initial application until fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company
expects to adopt SFAS No. 133 in fiscal 2001.
              
Certain reclassifications of prior years’ balances have been made to conform to the fiscal
1999 presentation.
.  
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

18. N O T E 2 : B U S I N E S S C O M B I N AT I O N S
During the second quarter of fiscal 1999, Starbucks acquired the net assets of Tazo, L.L.C.
(“Tazo”), a Portland, Oregon-based tea company that produces premium tea products, and the
stock of Pasqua Inc. (“Pasqua”), a San Francisco, California-based roaster and retailer of specialty
coffee. The combined purchase price for these two acquisitions was $16.5 million. The excess
purchase price over the net assets acquired was recorded to goodwill and is being amortized over
a period of ten to twenty years. Both of these acquisitions were accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting. The results of operations of Tazo and Pasqua have been included in the
consolidated financial statements of the Company from the dates of acquisition. Pro forma results
of operations have not been presented because the effects of these acquisitions were not material
on either an individual or aggregate basis.
On May 28, 1998, the Company acquired all of the equity interests of Seattle Coffee Holdings
Limited (“Seattle Coffee Company”), a United Kingdom-based roaster and retailer of specialty
coffee, in exchange for 3.6 million shares of Starbucks common stock.This business combination
(the “Transaction”) was accounted for as a pooling-of-interests for accounting and financial reporting
purposes. Accordingly, the historical financial statements for the periods prior to the business
combination were restated as though the companies had always been combined. The restated
financial statements were adjusted to conform the accounting policies and fiscal reporting periods
of Seattle Coffee Company to Starbucks accounting policies and fiscal reporting periods. The
Transaction resulted in pre-tax charges of $8.9 million in direct merger costs and $6.6 million in
other costs associated with the integration of Seattle Coffee Company.
The following summarizes the Company’s net revenues, net earnings and earnings per share for
the periods prior to and following the Transaction (in thousands, except earnings per share):


  
1998
34 Weeks prior to the Transaction
Net revenues $ 805,151 $ 15,675 $ 820,826
Net earnings 45,811 (3,312) 42,499
Net earnings per share – diluted 0.25 (0.02) 0.23
18 Weeks after the Transaction
Net revenues $ 487,876
Net earnings 25,873
Net earnings per share – diluted 0.15
1997
Net revenues $ 966,946 $ 8,443 $ 975,389
Net earnings 57,412 (2,201) 55,211
Net earnings per share – diluted 0.35 (0.02) 0.33
.   STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

19. N O T E 3 : C A S H A N D C A S H E Q U I VA L E N T S
Cash and cash equivalents consist of the following (in thousands):
 ,   , 
Operating funds and interest-bearing deposits $ 39,926 $ 26,564
Commercial paper 7,980 67,024
Money market funds 18,513 8,075
$ 66,419 $ 101,663
NOTE 4: INVESTMENTS
The Company’s investments consist of the following (in thousands):
 
 
   
   
October 3,1999
Current investments
Corporate debt securities $ 17,233 $ 17,123 $ 155 $ (45)
U.S. Government obligations 4,988 4,976 13 (1)
Commercial paper 18,706 18,751 – (45)
Mutual funds 2,056 2,002 73 (19)
Marketable equity securities 8,384 8,258 313 (187)
$ 51,367 $ 51,110 $ 554 $ (297)
Non-current investments
U.S. Government obligations $ 5,028 $ 5,044 $ – $ (16)
 
 
   
   
September 27, 1998
Current investments
Corporate debt securities $ 11,356 $ 11,373 $ 20 $ (37)
U.S. Government obligations 10,410 10,409 1 –
Marketable equity securities 108 958 – (850)
$ 21,874 $ 22,740 $ 21 $ (887)
All investments are classified as available-for-sale as of October 3,1999 and September 27, 1998.
Securities with remaining maturities of one year or less are classified as short-term investments.
Securities with remaining maturities longer than one year are classified as long-term and are
included in the line item “Joint ventures and other investments” in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets.The specific identification method is used to determine a cost basis for computing
realized gains and losses.
In fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, proceeds from the sale of investment securities were $3.6 million,
$5.1 million and $9.3 million, respectively. Gross realized gains and losses were not material in
1999, 1998 and 1997.
.  
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

20. NOTE 5: INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
 ,   , 
Coffee
Unroasted $ 95,001 $ 77,400
Roasted 28,065 18,996
Other merchandise held for sale 46,655 36,850
Packaging and other supplies 11,165 9,872
$ 180,886 $ 143,118
As of October 3, 1999, the Company had fixed-price inventory purchase commitments for green
coffee totaling approximately $84 million. The Company believes, based on relationships estab-
lished with its suppliers in the past, that the risk of non-delivery on such purchase commitments
is remote.
NOTE 6: JOINT VENTURES AND OTHER INVESTMENTS
Starbucks has several joint ventures that are accounted for using the equity method. The
Company’s share of joint venture income or losses is included in “Other operating expenses” in the
accompanying consolidated statements of earnings.
The Company has two joint ventures to produce and distribute Starbucks branded products: a
50/50 joint venture and partnership agreement with Pepsi-Cola Company (“Pepsi”) to develop
ready-to-drink coffee-based beverages and a 50/50 joint venture agreement with Dreyer’s Grand
Ice Cream, Inc. to develop and distribute premium ice creams.
The Company is a partner in several other joint ventures that operate licensed Starbucks retail
stores. The Company has a 50/50 joint venture partnership with SAZABY Inc., a Japanese
retailer and restauranteur, to develop Starbucks retail stores in Japan.The Company also has a 5%
interest in a joint venture to develop Starbucks retail stores in Hawaii and a 5% interest in a joint
venture to develop Starbucks retail stores in Taiwan.
The Company’s investments in these joint ventures are as follows (in thousands):
  
 
  
Balance, September 29, 1996 $ 2,618 $ 1,781 $ 4,399
Allocated share of losses (2,384) (376) (2,760)
Capital contributions 27,259 365 27,624
Balance, September 28, 1997 27,493 1,770 29,263
Allocated share of (losses) income (30) 16 (14)
Distributions from joint ventures – (2,750) (2,750)
Capital contributions 7,616 4,802 12,418
Balance, September 27, 1998 35,079 3,838 38,917
Allocated share of (losses) income 3,046 (728) 2,318
Distributions from joint ventures (5,733) (3,250) (8,983)
Capital contributions – 10,466 10,466
Balance, October 3, 1999 $ 32,392 $ 10,326 $ 42,718
In addition, the Company has a consolidated 50/50 joint venture with Johnson Development
Corporation to develop retail stores in under-served urban communities.
As of October 3,1999, the Company had a $20.3 million investment in convertible securities of
Living.com, Inc. Subsequent to year-end, the investment was converted into shares of Living.com,
Inc. Series B Preferred Stock.
.   STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

21. N O T E 7 : P R O P E R T Y, P L A N T A N D E Q U I P M E N T
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and consist of the following (in thousands):
 ,   , 
Land $ 5,084 $ 3,602
Building 19,795 8,338
Leasehold improvements 591,640 460,020
Roasting and store equipment 273,612 218,744
Furniture, fixtures and other 130,223 79,953
1,020,354 770,657
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (320,982) (218,455)
699,372 552,202
Work in progress 60,917 48,592
$ 760,289 $ 600,794
NOTE 8: LONG-TERM DEBT
In September 1999, the Company purchased the land and building comprising its York County,
Pennsylvania roasting plant and distribution facility. The total purchase price was $12.9 million.
In connection with this purchase, the Company assumed loans totaling $7.7 million from the
York County Industrial Development Corporation. Maturities of these loans range from 9.5 to
10.5 years, with interest rates from 0.0% to 2.0%.
Scheduled principal payments on long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal year ending
2000 $ 673
2001 685
2002 697
2003 710
2004 722
Thereafter 4,204
Total principal payments $ 7,691
During fiscal 1996, the Company issued $165.0 million in principal amount of 41 Convertible
/4%
Subordinated Debentures due 2002. On October 21, 1997, the Company called these debentures
for redemption.The total principal amount converted, net of unamortized issue costs, accrued but
unpaid interest and costs of conversion, was credited to common stock.
NOTE 9: LEASES
The Company leases retail stores, roasting and distribution facilities and office space under
operating leases expiring through 2023. Most lease agreements contain renewal options and rent
escalation clauses. Certain leases provide for contingent rentals based upon gross sales.
Rental expense under these lease agreements was as follows (in thousands):
 ,   ,   , 
Fiscal year ended
Minimum rentals $ 95,613 $ 75,912 $ 54,093
Contingent rentals 1,581 1,406 1,193
$ 97,194 $ 77,318 $ 55,286
.  
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

22. Minimum future rental payments under non-cancelable lease obligations as of October 3, 1999,
are as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal year ending
2000 $ 98,515
2001 99,459
2002 99,133
2003 95,827
2004 90,405
Thereafter 321,941
Total minimum lease payments $ 805,280
NOTE 10: SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
The Company has authorized 7,500,000 shares of its preferred stock, none of which was
outstanding at October 3, 1999.
                 
The Company adopted SFAS No. 130, “Reporting Comprehensive Income,” as of the first quarter
of fiscal 1999. Comprehensive income includes all changes in equity during the period, except
those resulting from transactions with shareholders of the Company. It has two components: net
income and other comprehensive income. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
reported on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets consists of foreign currency translation
adjustments and the unrealized gains and losses, net of applicable taxes, on available-for-sale
securities. Comprehensive income, net of related tax effects, is as follows (in thousands):
 ,   ,   , 
Fiscal year ended
Net earnings $ 101,693 $ 68,372 $ 55,211
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on
investments, net of tax (provision)
benefit of ($155), $373 and $1,242
in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively 252 (595) (1,983)
Reclassification adjustment for losses
realized in net income, net of tax benefit
of $270 431 – –
Net unrealized gain (loss) 683 (595) (1,983)
Translation adjustment 2,534 (5,120) (832)
Total comprehensive income $ 104,910 $ 62,657 $ 52,396
.   STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

23. NOTE 11: EMPLOYEE STOCK AND BENEFIT PLANS
             
The Company maintains several stock option plans under which the Company may grant incentive
stock options and non-qualified stock options to employees, consultants and non-employee
directors. Stock options have been granted at prices at or above the fair market value on the date of
grant. Options vest and expire according to terms established at the grant date.
The following summarizes all stock option transactions from September 30, 1996, through
October 3, 1999.
 
  
    
    
     
Outstanding, September 30, 1996 15,572,456 $ 6.35 6,633,934 $ 4.22
Granted 5,859,592 16.62
Exercised (2,763,830) 4.96
Cancelled (760,896) 10.65
Outstanding, September 28, 1997 17,907,322 9.66 7,427,352 5.43
Granted 6,508,632 18.52
Exercised (3,683,078) 6.13
Cancelled (1,229,478) 11.79
Outstanding, September 27, 1998 19,503,398 13.10 7,560,806 8.49
Granted 8,051,998 22.97
Exercised (3,522,908) 9.53
Cancelled (1,461,937) 18.99
Outstanding, October 3, 1999 22,570,551 $ 16.84 12,080,825 $ 13.55
At October 3, 1999, there were 10,620,149 shares of common stock available for issuance
pursuant to future stock option grants.
Additional information regarding options outstanding as of October 3, 1999, is as follows:
   

  
  
    
    ⁽⁾   
$ 0.37 $ 6.28 2,483,329 3.71 $ 4.58 2,469,329 $ 4.57
6.31 9.41 2,480,518 5.68 8.57 2,191,796 8.51
9.69 18.41 9,148,398 7.51 16.93 5,281,766 16.43
19.42 26.25 7,948,806 9.09 21.96 2,137,934 21.98
35.31 35.31 509,500 9.68 35.31 – –
$ 0.37 $ 35.31 22,570,551 7.50 $ 16.84 12,080,825 $ 13.55
.  
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

24.                       
The Company has an employee stock purchase plan which provides that eligible employees may
contribute up to 10% of their base earnings, up to $25,000 annually, toward the quarterly
purchase of the Company’s common stock. The employee’s purchase price is 85% of the lesser
of the fair market value of the stock on the first business day or the last business day of the
quarterly offering period. No compensation expense is recorded in connection with the plan.The
total number of shares issuable under the plan is 8,000,000. There were 492,231 shares issued
under the plan during fiscal 1999 at prices ranging from $14.05 to $25.18. There were 271,778
shares issued under the plan during fiscal 1998 at prices ranging from $15.99 to $19.58. There
were 185,492 shares issued under the plan during fiscal 1997 at prices ranging from $11.79 to
$12.86. Of the 18,555 employees eligible to participate, 4,972 were participants in the plan as of
October 3, 1999.
              
The Company has a Deferred Stock Plan for certain key employees that enables participants in the
plan to defer receipt of ownership of common shares from the exercise of non-qualified stock
options. The minimum deferral period is five years. As of October 3, 1999, receipt of 848,550
shares was deferred under the terms of this plan. The rights to receive these shares, represented
by common stock units, are included in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share as
common stock equivalents.
              -               
The Company accounts for its stock-based awards using the intrinsic value method in accordance
with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”
and its related interpretations. Accordingly, no compensation expense has been recognized in the
financial statements for employee stock arrangements.
SFAS No.123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” requires the disclosure of pro forma net
income and net income per share as if the Company adopted the fair-value method of accounting for
stock-based awards as of the beginning of fiscal 1996. The fair value of stock-based awards to
employees is calculated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted
average assumptions:
      
     
Expected life (years) 1.5 - 6 1.5 - 6 1.5 - 6 .25 .25 .25
Expected volatility 50% 45% 40% 44 - 66% 37 - 45% 45 - 47%
Risk-free interest rate 4.60 - 6.21% 5.28 - 6.05% 5.41 - 6.54% 4.26 - 5.63% 5.26 - 5.74% 5.27 - 5.53%
Expected dividend yield 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
The Company’s valuations are based upon a multiple option valuation approach and forfeitures are
recognized as they occur. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in
estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully
transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assump-
tions, including the expected stock-price volatility. The Company’s employee stock options have
characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and changes in the subjective
input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate.
.   STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY

25. As required by SFAS No. 123, the Company has determined that the weighted average estimated
fair values of options granted during fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997 were $8.86, $7.20 and $5.42 per
share, respectively. Had compensation costs for the Company’s stock-based compensation plans
been accounted for using the fair value method of accounting described by SFAS No. 123, the
Company’s net earnings and earnings per share would have been as follows (in thousands, except
earnings per share):
 
 
  . 
Fiscal year ended
October 3, 1999
Net earnings $ 101,693 $ 75,326
Net earnings per common share
Basic $ 0.56 $ 0.41
Diluted $ 0.54 $ 0.40
September 27, 1998
Net earnings $ 68,372 $ 51,595
Net earnings per common share
Basic $ 0.39 $ 0.30
Diluted $ 0.37 $ 0.28
September 28, 1997
Net earnings $ 55,211 $ 45,808
Net earnings per common share
Basic $ 0.35 $ 0.29
Diluted $ 0.33 $ 0.28
In applying SFAS No. 123, the impact of outstanding stock options granted prior to 1996 has
been excluded from the pro forma calculations; accordingly, the 1999, 1998 and 1997 pro forma
adjustments are not necessarily indicative of future period pro forma adjustments.
                     
Starbucks maintains voluntary defined contribution plans covering eligible employees as defined
in the plan documents. Participating employees may elect to defer and contribute a percentage of
their compensation to the plan, not to exceed the dollar amount set by law. For certain plans, the
Company matches 25% of each employee’s eligible contribution up to a maximum of the first 4%
of each employee’s compensation.
The Company’s matching contributions to the plans were approximately $0.9 million, $0.8 million
and $0.6 million for fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
.  
STARBUCKS COFFEE COMPANY